The 1911 is the best handgun

[Gryff]

We didn't win those wars because of the 1911, that's for sure.

Horrible ergonomics, limited capacity, difficult manual of arms. It was killer in 1911. But by 25 years later, it was cute, but very, very retro.

 

[beerman]

What do I think?

 

[Dzimi27]

They're nice to shoot but I wouldn't buy one any time soon. They're over 1000 bucks, I'd rather buy a nice DA/SA pistol instead.

 

[TheAverageShooter]

For all it’s limitations by modern standards 1911’s do point very naturally and easy to shoot accurately .

 

[spacecataz]

They're nice to shoot but I wouldn't buy one any time soon. They're over 1000 bucks, I'd rather buy a nice DA/SA pistol instead.

Rock Island makes several decent ones well under the $1k price point.

 

[Dohboy]

Totally. I keep one on my nightstand right next to the best cell phone.

 

[9mmContagion]

There’s a reason 90% of my collection is made up of 1911s/2011s.. best shooting and handling pistols made. But the caveat is, they must be in 9mm! And highly customized!

 

[Walmart_AR15]

Guess John Browning would disagree. So he started the design for the Hi-Power next

JB's original "1911" was chambered for 38. It was only due to the demand of the US army for a 45, the 1911 45 ACP was born. JB never really satisfied with it, thus when opportunity came up, he upgraded the 1911 design and used it as the foundation for the Browning Hi-Power. Unfortunately, he passed before he was able to finish the design, so FN's Dieudonné Saive completed the final design.

 

[Yetiultimate]

Guess I’m old fashioned but I carry one daily

 

[GENO63]

Always loved the 1911
I guess I’m old fashioned also… I switch up from a G30 a XDS 45 but, I always keep my SS Colt Defender 45 on my carry list.

 

[spacecataz]

There’s a reason 90% of my collection is made up of 1911s/2011s.. best shooting and handling pistols made. But the caveat is, they must be in 9mm! And highly customized!

I will admit that my favorite and most customized 1911 I have is chambered in 9mm because it's cheaper to feed for the range. But I keep the .45ACP ones too because that's the OG experience.

 

[spacecataz]

Just my 2 cents....I believe every red blooded American should own a 1911.

Everyone's first 1911 purchase should come with a coupon redeemable for one of the following ;
a) a pound of applewood bacon
b) slice of apple pie à la mode
c) a baseball and catcher's mitt

 

[lamduhh]

ohhh man here we go. dont get me wrong i love my 1911's and own several, but we are going to get some haters in here and its usually the glock guys that turn it into a pissing contest.
1 OF THE BEST. YES (TOP 3 FOR SURE)
HOF. YES
CLASSIC. YES
THE BEST. depends

 

[lamduhh]

Guess I’m old fashioned but I carry one daily

So do I, I wouldn't say old fashion but classy

 

[Sparky11]

My absolute Favorite since I got my first gun in the late 70's...A Colt 45 Gold Cup!
Still think that gun is the best one I've ever Owned! 100%

 

[Malibu]

My absolute Favorite since I got my first gun in the late 70's...A Colt 45 Gold Cup!
Still think that gun is the best one I've ever Owned! 100%

Gold Cups are kool pistols. Here is one made for the European market. It has the serial # on many of the parts.

 

[GENO63]

ohhh man here we go. dont get me wrong i love my 1911's and own several, but we are going to get some haters in here and its usually the glock guys that turn it into a pissing contest.
1 OF THE BEST. YES (TOP 3 FOR SURE)
HOF. YES
CLASSIC. YES
THE BEST. depends

THIS!!!

Those Glock guys…SMH
I actually own 3 but… there’s nothing like a 1911

 

[Malibu]

THIS!!!

Those Glock guys…SMH
I actually own 3 but… there’s nothing like a 1911

There is no need for the disparagement of either. Simply stated, some folks like their firearms a certain way, and some like them another way. When done in jest it can be funny, but I’ve seen some get really worked up over it, even at shooting events in person.
Personally, I like both. Own numerous examples of both platforms (along with many others), and have been shooting Glocks since the first one ever came out; they now call our G17-G1 a “legacy” model, so it rests in the armory next to a early Colt 1911 commercial example. I guess we could call that a legacy model also….
Don’t even get me started on revolvers…

 

[Warpspeed]

1911

Accurate? Yep

Reliable? Yep

Aesthetically pleasing to the eye? Yep

Customizable to fit every user? Yep

Sweetest trigger of any hand gun? Yep

Checks all the boxes for me

 

[oneaudiopro]

1916 government model……..oldie but goodie!